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Forensic Chemistry - Using Laboratory Chemicals to Uncover Fingerprints
You have seen it on your favorite CSI TV program when the police scientist uses gaseous fumes to expose fingerprints found at a crime scene. Have you ever wondered what those fumes are? Have you ever heard of terms like “Super Glue” mentioned by the characters on CSI?
In this article, I will discuss the various [...]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - How is Death Determined From an Arson Crime Scene?
When CSI investigators arrive at a crime scene such as arson and find a dead body, the first thing they want to know is how the person died assuming that the body is not burned beyond recognition. They will look for cuts, bruises, gunshot wounds, knife wounds, or evidence of strangulation to make that determination [...]
13Jan2010 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedPrivate Investigation Jobs - Burglary of Residences
If you live in a suburban neighborhood, chances are that one of your neighbors’ houses will be burglarized this year. If burglars struck your house once, the odds of burglarizing your house again are higher. Because of these odds, it is important that you should have a burglar alarm system installed in your house. Having [...]
30Aug2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedPrivate Investigation Techniques - Canvassing the Pawnshops
Whenever your car or home has been burglarized and your personal property was taken, chances are the crime was committed with the purpose of making money on the part of the crook. Just like many offenses, most crimes are all about drugs and/or money.
It is possible that the burglar may have pawned your personal items [...]
Private Investigation Tools - Trash Can Detection
One aspect to crime scene investigation involves checking the trash dumpsters and cans in the local area. If your wallet was stolen, purse snatched, safe deposit box stolen from your home, or book bag taken from the back seat of your car, check the dumpsters and trash cans in the immediate area.
If you are in [...]
Credit Card Fraud - 21 Tips to Preventing Fraud
Credit card fraud is more prevalent in this day and age than it ever was. With fraudulent transactions on the rise, it is more important than ever to guard your number to minimize crooked activity by unscrupulous identity thieves.
Here are some tips to preventing credit card fraud:
Keep track of your card every time you use [...]
25Aug2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedPrivate Investigator Tools - Looking For Behavioral Abnormalities in Your Spouse?
Suppose a wife has been married for several years. Suddenly, her husband starts working out by lifting weights, doing cardio, and refraining from eating fatty foods. His biceps are bulking up as well as his abs. Should she be happy or suspicious in his behavioral change? If she does not have the body of a [...]
25Aug2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedWhat is a Nanny Cam?
Did you hire juvenile daycare to watch over your baby while you and your spouse are out on the town?Do you not get comfortable with her yet? Perhaps you want to know what is going on with your babysitter while you are away. A nanny cam is a perfect tool to use to keep a [...]
25Aug2009 | writer | 0 comments | ContinuedForensic Science - Obtaining Tire Impressions From the Crime Scene
If you are a fan of CSI, you may have noticed that one of the clues that crime scene investigators (CSI’s) obtain from the scene is tire impressions. These tire impressions could suggest what vehicle was used to transport a dead body to or from a scene of a murder.
How do investigators go about getting [...]
Analyzing Gunshot Wounds
Whenever a crime such as a shooting occurs and authorities are called to investigate, it is up to an experienced detective to make important assessments at the scene of the crime.
When a firearm is discharged, the projectile, or bullet, is not the only thing that leaves the barrel. Not only does the bullet exit the [...]